Is Always Been Craig Finn’s best album yet? We dive deep into his latest release, breaking down the rich storytelling and unforgettable melodies that make this record stand out. Plus, we explore Lousy with Ghosts, Finn’s companion book, and how it adds layers of meaning to the songs.
Do these tracks work better as a full narrative experience, or can you just rock out without the deeper dive? We break it all down—song by song, story by story.
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This week on *The Hoodrat Recap*, your favorite *The Hold Steady* fancast,
we’re diving into the band’s epic March 2025 London takeover! Join us as Jonas from Norway and Chris from Richmond hop on the mic to break down all the sweaty, singalong glory of “The Weekender,” “The Electric Ballroom,” and “The 100 Club” shows. From blistering riffs to barstool anthems, we’re recapping every moment that made these nights unforgettable.
Then, we dive into our voicemail inbox, which is overflowing with messages from fans who made the trip—especially our friends from the Netherlands, who may or may not have left their own country simply because they ran out of beer.
Oh, and guess what? “From Meatloaf to Billy Joel” is back, baby! We’re hyping a fan’s new band that’s so good it might just save rock ‘n’ roll—or at least get us free drinks. Crack a cold one, crank the volume, and join us for this sloppy, glorious mess. Probably on Spotify unless we screwed up the upload again!--- Send us a voicemail
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In this special Flashcast episode, the crew breaks down Craig Finn's latest musical offering, "People of Substance". Join us for an instant, unfiltered take on the new track that's got everyone talking.
The hosts will explore the song's musical landscape, drawing connections to classic rock influences and dissecting its sonic DNA. They'll also provide the inside scoop on the upcoming album's track listing and release date, giving listeners a comprehensive preview of what's to come.
Exciting additions to this episode include:
- A call-in review from new fan Spunky Comstock, sharing his hot take on Finn's latest work
- Stage Right Mike's eccentric plans for a macabre-themed journey to Craig's Iowa show
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Dive into the musical odyssey with us as we explore the elusive tracks of The Hold Steady!
In this episode, we delve deep into the vault of fan requests for the ultimate "white whale songs" - those tunes from The Hold Steady that fans have been yearning to hear live but have never had the chance. Listeners have submitted their most coveted songs, and we're here to discuss, reminisce, and maybe even dream about the day these tracks see the light of the stage.
But that's not all! Gear up for another thrilling round of our beloved game, "Diamonds in the Drain Game." This time, we've got some middleweight contenders ready to battle it out for the glory of gold, the shimmer of silver, and the honor of bronze. Whether you're a die-hard Hold Steady enthusiast or just love a good musical challenge, this episode promises to entertain, educate, and maybe even inspire you to chase your own musical white whales. Don't miss out!
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For our 50th episode we put 40 bucks on 4 “Massive Nights” as 100 songs were played to wrap up 2024!
We recap all things Massive Nights 2024 from the Brooklynn Bowl.And boy is there a lot to recap:
First Pub Quiz by Martin Fitzgerald in this place we call the United States.
Justice for “Teeth Dreams”…played entirely in the soundcheck.
Who is “Psycho Craig?” and when did he learn to play the bass?
A sixteen year old song gets played live for the first time ever! In fact, so many rare songs got played it was almost “Criminal” to count them on your “Fingers”…
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Craig has been touring two different continents for his brand new solo show, “This is What it Looks like.”
We have the reviews of his New York City & Saint Paul shows with scoops on his exciting brand new songs!
But first, we start out with another grueling round of “Diamonds in the Drain.”
Kevin Is sure he has the songs in the correct order of greatness…
Gaspar of course, likes all the songs equally…
Meanwhile, Mike has trouble pronouncing penultimate…
So play along with the smash new drinking game that pits your favorite songs against each other….
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Little Rock Lizzie and David from the Positive Posting Facebook group join us to break down three unforgettable nights of shows in Atlanta—plus one soundcheck that revealed more than anyone expected!
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Then, we dive into listener-submitted Weird Al Yankovic-style parody lyrics for The Hold Steady. Get ready to laugh as we share some wildly creative submissions and even listen to a few brilliant parodies that take the band’s songs to hilarious new heights.
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In this episode, the ultra-talented, multi artistic Franz Nicolay joins us to talk about his latest book, Band People. Franz dives into how the book might feel therapeutic for seasoned supporting band members, though maybe not the best handbook for new recruits.
We also break down the brand-new cover of Jesse Malin’s “Death Star.” Join us as we explore the meaning behind the track and, as we like to say, “That’s no moon…”
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The band performs three stunning nights in Denver.
Chase gives a very thorough review including Craig’s birthday activities and what does the chant “poop dog” mean?
Then hurricane Jess returns to the show. She describes the differences between a UK crowd and a Denver crowd and her first ever Hold steady concert in America.
Jess also reviews two recent Craig Finn solo shows in London.
She also expresses her love for the album, “Teeth Dreams” and all the controversy's that come along with that.
Then the guys have another spirited round of “diamonds in the drain” where the results are scattered all over the place.
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Bill Childs shares the story of how a chance run with Craig unexpectedly formed "The Hold Sweaty" and the hilarious pitfalls of designing a run route based on THS lyrics.
Then Bill sits in with us for another exciting edition of
***The Diamonds in the Drain Game****Opening Tracks Edition*** Will you be brave enough and play along with the brand new drinking game and take a shot every time one of the Hoodrats exclaims, " But I like all these songs equally?"
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All the deets on Massive Nights 2024 and other announments.
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